Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Tales from Shakespeare

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

An Enchanted Island - This location is ruled by a witch before the arrival of a duke and wizard.

An Enchanted Wood near Athens - This location is ruled by a fairy king and queen who are feuding.

Sicily - This location is ruled by a king who banishes his wife whom he believes to be unfaithful.

Messina - This location is the setting for a romance involving armies returning from a war between brothers.

The Forest of Arden - This location is the home of a banished french duke and his woodland...
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